Chris CPT

Hello guys. I've got my 2001 LS 430 for sale (on the LOC UK Facebook page), and am after the RX400h next, for a few reasons: fuel economy (I do mainly town driving), I need the boot space for my dog, and I like to have an AWD/4x4 capable vehicle over winter time. A couple of questions: firstly, have any of you used your 400h in the snow (and by snow I mean more than a frosting on the road) and if so what is the traction like, taking into consideration I will likely be fitting all-season tyres anyway? Secondly, my dad has a 2001 RX 300, and I wondered how much more quieter/refined the 400h actually is next to it? Thanks in advance, Chris.

Hi. Thanks for the reply. I've had a look through the forum but couldn't find an answer for why it would be sat high. If one of the compressor seals had failed, surely it would be sat low? I'll take a look at the level sensors. Whereabouts are they on the suspension? Thanks,

Hi guys. I've just bought a 2001 LS430 with the Premium Package. It's a lovely car, with the only issue being that the car is sat at its maximum suspension level. When I press the height button to 'high', there's a fairly loud gurgling-type noise coming from the front right (I'm assuming this is the compressor), but the car doesn't raise any higher and it also doesn't want to lower back to the normal setting either. The guy I bought it off said he replaced the battery not long ago, so maybe it's got confused and simply needs resetting? Any ideas or tips? Thanks in advance, Chris.

Hi guys. I bought a 1998 GS300 a couple of months back cheaply as a kind of project. Was running great, but needed a couple of tyres, cleaning inside plus a good polish and wax. Other than that it's a good car. However, it recently started 'chugging'/running rough at idle, plus hesitating as you rev it, or try to accelerate. The problem comes and goes. There are no warning lights on the dash. Checked spark plugs and coil packs and all are okay. After lots of research, it seems very likely that it's the oil control valve (OCV). I took it out, cleaned it and the little mesh filter, but the same problem happened soon after. Anyway, it's a main dealer only part; Toyota/Lexus both quoting £130 mark. . Before I go splashing that much cash out, I want to make sure it is actually the OCV. Does anyone in the Hull/East Yorkshire area own a 1998 - 2005 GS300 who would be willing to let me test their OCV in my car to see if the problem disappears? It takes literally 5 minutes to remove/replace the OCV. Thanks all, Chris.

Hey there! I shall do so at some point. It's really a bit of a project to be honest. I'm saving it from certain prolonged and unglamorous death, as so many older Lexus' unfortunately have. I'll start a project-type post when I have time. ;) Great to hear the GS I sold you is still going strong! Chris

Okay thanks for the advice guys - much appreciated. :) Chris

Thanks for the answers guys :) I actually found a really useful website for future reference. Would be a good one for members: https://www.wheel-size.com/ I don't think there'll be a speed difference as the site above states my GS also came with '60' tyres as an option. I'll get them bought anyway as they look nice. Thanks again, Chris

Hello guys. I have recently bought my third Lexus, as I was missing having one! :) It's a 1999 GS300. I was going to have the wheels refurbished but I'm not a fan of the style. However there are some of the nice ones from a 1998-gen LS400 for sale, but I don't know if they'd fit. My tyre size is 225/55R16 and the LS ones are 225/60R16. Do you think they'd still fit even with the slightly larger tyre wall? Also, is the stud pattern the same? Thanks in advance, Chris

Thanks for that. I've found one online for free that may do. The menus still aren't that well marked, but much better than EManualOnline's crud effort. Cheers, Chris

Hi chaps. My dad has a 2002 RX300, and as he is fairly competent mechanically he likes to do the majority of jobs himself. He has the Haynes manual but it doesn't cover some of the more in-depth stuff. Recently, he bought a workshop manual from emanulonline, but it's so ridiculously complex, firstly to set up, secondly to navigate to the different chapters and thirdly to find the actual files you want/need, as they are numbered files instead of simply being (for example); exhaust, sensors, wiring etc. They say it'll open if you use Internet Explorer, but Explorer is basically defunct now and crashes constantly. Very stupid setup and a waste of money. Has anyone got a proper Lexus workshop manual on memory stick or PDF format. He wants to either print it out and use it like that, or access them easily on his iPad. Thanks in advance, Chris

Hi all. Just to add. The garage that has used a code reader are getting the code P11025, which they reckon is a 'general' code, and not the specific fault. Their machine won't read the individual codes, so it's a diagnostics check required really. I've searched high and low on the 'net, and cannot find P11025 at all, and the garage insist the code isn't simply P1125 (Throttle Control Motor Circuit Malfunction). The VCS light also came on at the same time too, which is weird. Thanks, Chris

Hi guys. My dad recently bought a 2002 RX300. It's a decent one with full service history, and he had the cam belt changed as soon as he bought it. Whether this issue is to do with that is doubtful, but the other day the engine management light came on, and the VCS (stability control) warning at the same time. Our local garage checked the engine light with a fault code reader and said it was P11025, which is a throttle body code apparently. They reset the light but it's come back on again, as has the traction light again. The car doesn't seem to be driving any differently, but obviously we want to get to the bottom of this. Any ideas on what it can be guys, and have you and this issue? Could it be related to the cam belt being changed? Thanks, Chris

Hi guys. I own a rather lovely '98 LS 400, and as my dad is changing his car and wants something with AWD I've recommended an RX300 simply because it's a Lexus, and they make superb vehicles. As you'll know it's hard to find one in nice condition which has been well looked after, in amongst all the cruddy dealer trade-ins out there. So, he has a budget of around £3,000 and wants to buy as soon as we find a nice one for him. Do any of you forum members have one for sale, or know someone with one? Please feel free to send me a direct message if that is the case. Thanks, Chris.